The Kidneycast

Ari discusses his first transplant. Larra gives Ari a quiz on misconceptions about organ donation and transplants.

Ari talks about growing up with Alport Syndrome, when his family became aware of his condition and how his and their understanding of the disease evolved as he grew up. He talks about being sick as a kid, his hearing loss, and how his health grew steadily worse and impacted his education. This episode covers the kidney-related side of Ari's life from birth to age 19 (leading up to his first transplant.)

Our very first episode! Larra and Ari introduce themselves and the podcast, talk about Ari’s genetic condition (Alport Syndrome), and give an overview of his medical history.